Can Garcinia Cambogia Be Taken With Elavil And Cymbalta?

Posted on Mon, 3 Apr 2017

Question: Is Garcinia Gamboia safe to take. Could it do damage to the liver?

I am currently taking Elavil,50mg Cymbalta, 60mg thyroid 45 mg Will the Garcinia Gambosia be compatible? I take the Elavil and Cymbalta for fibromyalgia.

Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Garcinia Cambogia and Elavil should not be taken together

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank You for the query at HealthcareMagic

Garcinia Cambogia and Elavil should not be taken together. When taken together these medications increases serotonin levels in the body leading to 'Serotonin Syndrome' resulting in high blood pressure,sweating, agitation etc.
There is no evidence currently as to Garcinia Cambogia causing liver damage.However it is metabolized in liver and can put additional stress on your liver.

Hope I was able to answer your question
Please feel free to address any more concerns
Regards,
Dr.Lekshmi

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (17 hours later)

Are there any side effects to taking Garcinia Gambosia? I want to take it for weight loss purposes.

Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Side effects described in detail below

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for the question

Side Effects of Garcinia Cambogia include nausea, diarrhea, dry mouth and headache.
If you are on medications to lower blood sugar (anti diabetic drugs) ,Taking Garcinia along with it can lead to dangerously low blood sugar levels.
As mentioned in above answer taking it along with elavil can lead to serotonin syndrome resulting in high blood pressure,sweating, agitation etc.

Hope I was able to answer your question
Please feel free to address any more concerns
Regards,
Dr.Lekshmi

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T